Former Sec. of Defense Robert Gates delivers the commencement address at The University of Texas at Austin

"To serve the public you don’t need to deploy to a war zone or move to a developing country or bury yourself in a cubicle by the Potomac River. You don’t have to be a CIA operative tracking the world’s most notorious terrorist. Nor, must you lead a team of warriors bringing him to a just and violent end – like Admiral Bill McCraven, U.T. distinguished alumnus from the class of ’77. Everywhere there are children to be taught, veterans to be healed, roads to build, and communities to strengthen, especially in these challenging times. In building a good business and staying involved in your community, you also render public service in multiple ways." (Excerpt from WeAreAustin.com at http://weareaustin.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_1788.shtml)